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This aircraft acrobatic team created the figure of an angel in the sky at an air show using anti missile flares.

“Dental Phantoms” - used by dental students in the 1930s to practice before working on real patients.

The Story behind the Grave of Victor Noir, Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris:

Victor Noir was a 19th-century French journalist whose tomb became an unlikely symbol of fertility and desire. Sculpted by Jules Dalou, the bronze statue shows Noir lying as if freshly fallen, with a top hat beside him — and a noticeable bulge in his trousers that has drawn attention for decades.

Local legend claims that women who kiss the statue’s lips, rub the bulge, and leave a flower in the hat will be rewarded with enhanced fertility and a blissful sex life. There’s a ritual for every wish: kiss the lips to attract a beautiful lover, touch the right foot to get pregnant, the left for twins. The myth promises a baby soon after — and even a husband within the year.

Despite being surrounded by signs asking visitors not to touch the statue, its polished lips, crotch, and feet reveal that the tradition is very much alive.

Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton (2007)

This 1981 photo captures an Egyptian man smoking a cigarette while standing atop the Great Pyramid of Giza.

“It Felt Like I Knew You” (2012) by George Ferrandi @jumpstarlove

In this subtle performance piece, artist George Ferrandi boards the crowded NYC subway during rush hour, waits until the seats are fully occupied, and gently rests her head on a stranger’s shoulder—feigning sleep. This quiet gesture becomes a powerful exploration of personal space, human connection, and the potential for intimacy in public settings.

“I reshape it—from the stiff and guarded space between strangers to the soft and yielding space between friends,” Ferrandi explains. “When that shift becomes tangible, and I truly feel like the person beside me is a friend, I rest my head on their shoulder and see what unfolds.”

Part poetic fiction, part social experiment, the work navigates themes of vulnerability, trust, discomfort, and closeness.

Captured in stills from iPhone video by Angela Gilland-Spiegel.

Fact of the day: How an Abandoned Cement Plant Became One of the World’s Most Extraordinary Homes

When Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon a crumbling cement factory in 1973, he saw more than just decay — he saw potential. Over the following decades, he transformed the industrial ruin into his private residence and creative headquarters, now famously known as La Fábrica.

Rather than tearing it down, Bofill honored the building’s industrial soul. He preserved the towering silos, rugged pipes, and stark concrete walls, then reimagined them with lush greenery, expansive glass, and sleek modern finishes.

Inside, the space unfolds like a dream — with towering libraries, serene lounges, and workspaces that blur the line between nature and architecture. Every room tells a different story: a minimalist white office bathed in light, a dramatic crimson salon adorned with marble and velvet, and more.

Outside, untamed gardens and overgrown terraces wind their way around the massive structures, softening their brutalist form with palms, ivy, and blooming wildness.

The result is a breathtaking fusion of past and future — a surreal sanctuary that feels both ancient and avant-garde. La Fábrica stands as a legendary example of adaptive reuse, turning industrial ruin into architectural poetry.

Fact of the Day: Helios Flight 522 was a scheduled passenger flight from Cyprus to Prague that ended in tragedy on August 14, 2005. Just minutes after takeoff, a pressurization failure caused the crew and passengers to lose consciousness due to hypoxia. The aircraft, on autopilot, continued flying for over two hours before crashing into a hillside near Grammatiko, Greece. All 121 people on board were killed.

The incident became known as the “ghost flight,” and is one of the most haunting cases in modern aviation history. It raised serious questions about aircraft safety protocols and human error — and led to important changes in airline procedures worldwide.

In 2019, an eruption on Mount Etna created a stunning visual that appeared to show a Phoenix rising from the sky. As lava erupted and smoke billowed, the fiery plume took on the shape of the mythical bird, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.

Captured in a breathtaking photograph by Davide Basile, the image quickly went viral as people marveled at the fiery formation. The combination of glowing lava and volcanic smoke gave the illusion of wings spread wide, soaring into the sky. The scene, while natural, evoked a sense of something mythical and powerful.

This phenomenon is a classic example of pareidolia-where the human brain perceives familiar shapes in random patterns. But even knowing that, it’s hard to ignore how the eruption seemed to align perfectly with the shape of a Phoenix.

Mount Etna, located on the island of Sicily, Italy, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Its eruptions often produce breathtaking displays, but this particular event stands out for the symbolic imagery it created.

Can you see the Phoenix too?

“Beef n Brocc” Tabis by @esenes.ww

Fact of the Day: In 2018, during the European Athletics Championships marathon in Berlin, Belarusian runner Volha Mazuronak suffered a severe nosebleed just minutes into the race. Blood visibly streamed down her face, but she pressed on with unwavering determination, refusing medical assistance and wiping her nose as she ran.

Despite the early setback and hot conditions, Mazuronak went on to win gold, completing the 26.2 miles in just under 2 hours and 27 minutes. Her gritty performance became one of the most unforgettable moments of the championship, earning admiration from fans and athletes around the world.